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he very first AWA FenestrationDiploma was awarded to
Edward Mortimer in April, 2016.
Edward began working for JELD-WEN Australia as an
Industrial Designer after completing a Bachelor of Industrial Design
from the University of Technology, Sydney. Encouraged by JELDWEN’s National Technical Manager, Andrew Stewart, Edward
developed his knowledge of the industry by undertaking training
with the AWA. By the time the FenestrationDiploma was
launched early in 2016, he was already on the verge of completing all
the requirements that would allow him to do the exam and achieve
the Diploma. This lead Edward to be awarded with the very first
FenestrationDiploma.
“Industry specific courses and certificates are a great way to get
recognition while also learning and developing skills,” says Edward.
“One of the great things about this industry is the ever expanding
breadth and depth of knowledge in a wide range of areas, and it’s
great to be constantly learning and developing new skills.”
Edward is particularly interested in and passionate about the overlap
of sustainable manufacturing and building practices to produce long
lasting and elegant design. He would love to see the broader building
products industry adapt to the use of ultra-low energy building
products and initiatives such as community owned solar projects.
Edward’s goal is to develop his skills and knowledge as he looks
forward to a long-term career in the industry.
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The FenestrationDiploma has been developed by the AWA to
formally recognise the skills and knowledge of members that are
specific to the window and door industry.
To qualify for the FenestrationDiploma, the applicant needs
to complete 150 points of AWA training within a two year period,
selected from a range of online courses and the Intermediate
Fenestration Course. To be eligible, the applicant must hold an
industry relevant Certificate III or university qualification, or have
worked at least two years full time in the industry. Once all the
training is completed and eligibility has been established, the
applicant can sit the FenestrationDiploma exam, completed
online.
For more information on the FenestrationDiploma, visit the
AWA website and look under Events, or contact the AWA Sydney
Office on 02 9498 2768.
01 Tracey Gramlick, AWA Executive Director and CEO, presents Edward
Mortimer with the first FenestrationDiploma.
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